Those back-to-back experiences confirmed what I already knew: That I was a shitty-ass employee and I'd better start my own business.

One problem people have is that they lie to themselves. Rarely is talent enough. You have to find ways to make yourself standout. You do so by playing to your strengths and making people aware of those strengths.

Success is about making your life a special version of unique that fits who you are - not what other people want you to be.

Every job I took was really me getting paid to learn about a new industry.

Being a smart shopper is the first step to getting rich.

Make sure you are the boss. I don't think I would encourage executives that work for me to blog. There can be only 1 public vision for an organization.

Pay off your debt first. Freedom from debt is worth more than any amount you can earn.